In a little over a week on May 6 BBC’s acclaimed series The Other Bennet Sister will finally be available to stream on Britbox in the U.S. Believe us when we say we’ve got our calendars marked.
The show stars Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet, the “other” sister referenced in the title, who gets someone sidelined in the original story of Pride & Prejudice. She’s not a striking beauty or quick-witted, like her sisters, and as the others find their own love stories and get married off one by one, she comes to the conclusion she may never happily find a match of her own. As she embraces who she is and learns to love herself, however, she does draw in two potential suitors, Dónal Finn’s Tom Hayward and Laurie Davison’s William Ryder. If you found yourself charmed by Ryder’s antics, and can’t wait to see even more of the star, keep reading to find out more about his biggest roles and where you can watch them now in the U.S.
Will (2017)
Laurie’s first-ever credited role was a big one, taking on the Bard himself, William Shakespeare, in TNT’s Will. The 10-episode series followed a young William Shakespeare after his arrival in London in 1589, ready to abandon his father’s glove-selling business and instead pursue his passion of playwriting in order to support his wife and young children. Soon, he sells one of his plays, quickly becoming entangled in the enticing world of theatre, falling in love with the owner’s daughter and fighting to save the dying company with his gifts as he keeps his religion and other past connections a secret.
It’s available to stream on the TNT app.
(Will via TNT)
Also read about: Where to Watch Dónal Finn Next If You Love Him in The Other Bennet Sister
Cats (2019)
We won’t say that 2019’s Cats is a good film, but it’s bizarre, uncanny and entertaining enough to make it highly watchable. This screen adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber play is packed from start to finish with stars, including everyone from Judi Dench and Taylor Swift to Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen and more, transformed into cats with CGI, with Laurie appearing in an important role as Mr. Mistoffelees. He’s a black and white tuxedo cat with impressive powers he can’t yet control, though over the course of the story he gains confidence and mastery of his abilities.
Cats is now available to stream on Netflix.
(Cats via Universal Pictures)
National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again (2022)
We’re slightly obsessed with National Theatre Live and the way they capture and preserve live stage performances, and Jack Absolute Flies Again is no exception. The play stars Laurie Davidson as the titular Jack Absolute set in the 1940s during World War II. Jack, a pilot officer, returns to base on British soil, only to find his former flame, Lydia, there. He’s determined to win back her heart, but she has very different ideas about love, thinking him a pompous, false hero, and hilarity ensues as he does everything in his power to woo her.
You can stream it now on National Theatre at Home.
(National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again via National Theatre Live)
Also read about: Ella Bruccoleri on Becoming Mary Bennet and Learning to Trust Her Instincts in The Other Bennet Sister
The Road Trip (2024)
A lot of Laurie’s filmography gravitates toward the historical and fantastic, so for something a little more modern, check out Paramount+’s The Road Trip. The six-episode romantic comedy series follows sisters Addie and Deb as they take a wedding trip to Spain and find themselves forced to travel with Addie’s ex, Dylan (played by Laurie Davidson), his friend Marcus (David Jonsson) and a complete stranger named Rodney. The close proximity of the trip forces the whole group to reflect on their complicated pasts—and confront the chemistry still bubbling up.
All episodes can be streamed now on Paramount+.
(The Road Trip via Paramount+)
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025)
And fans looking for something much darker might enjoy A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, based on the true story of the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom. The four-episode mini-series reflects on Ruth Ellis’s life as a nightclub manager and her abusive relationship with David Blakely, who she shot and killed, before being arrested, brought to trial and eventually hanged.
It’s available to stream now on Britbox.
(A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story via Britbox)
For even more on The Other Bennet Sister, click HERE to discover everything star Ella Bruccoleri shared with us as our Woman Crush Wednesday.
